Dale Cox, Historian & Author

Welcome to the official blog of historian and writer Dale Cox. Articles here explore the history, archaeology, folklore, genealogy, and scenic beauty of the Southeast.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

James Webb and Webbville: A remarkable man and Jackson County's first town

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A view south down Union Road from the site of Webbville in Jackson County, Florida. Webbville is one of Florida's best known ghost ...
Sunday, January 29, 2017

First Settlers of Jackson County, Florida

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Campbellton Baptist Church, Florida's oldest Baptist church in continuous operation, dates from before the War Between the States and...
Friday, January 27, 2017

Howell's Mills: 1829 mill site on the Chipola River

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The Chipola River flows past the site of Howell's Mills. Joseph H. Howell owned the west or right bank of the river at this point. Ric...
Thursday, January 26, 2017

A Duel near Campbellton in 1829

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Dueling seems such a long ago custom today that it is difficult to imagine that the Campbellton area of Jackson County was once the "...
Monday, December 5, 2016

Creek towns on the Chattahoochee (Part 4 of 4)

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Northernmost section of the Woodbine Map of 1814. Click the image to enlarge. This is the final part of a four part series on the newl...
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